# The Notaries Act, 1952, Section 5: Entry of names in the Register and issue or renewal of certificates of practice

- Act: The Notaries Act, 1952 (Act 53 of 1952)
- In force from: 1956-02-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/notaries-act-1952/section/5/

## Text

(1) Every notary who intends to practise as such 1 [may] on payment to the Government appointing him of the prescribed fee, if any, be entitled— (a) to have his name entered in the Register maintained by that Government under section 4, and (b) to a certificate authorising him to practise for a period of 2 [five years] from the date on which which the certificate is issued to him. 3 [(2) The Government appointing the notary, may, on receipt of an application and the prescribed fee, fee, renew the certificates of practice of any notary for a period of five years at a time.]

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